Wampler has unleashed its latest dual effect pedal, the Catacombs – a versatile two-in-one reverb and delay unit. Designed to offer complex sound shaping without a complex interface, the Catacombs packs a punch.
A Dream Come True
Brian Wampler, the mastermind behind the Catacombs, admits he built this pedal for himself. His goal was to create a powerful yet user-friendly effect that could handle a wide range of sounds, from subtle ambience to mind-bending sonic landscapes.
Vintage & Modern
While the Catacombs offers modern features, it draws inspiration from classic effects like the TC Electronic 2290, bridging the gap between vintage and contemporary sounds.
The Catacombs joins a strong lineup of new pedals from Wampler, including the Ego 76 compressor and the Mofetta distortion, showcasing the brand’s commitment to innovative and high-quality effects.
Key Features
- 11 Effects in One: Access six delay and five reverb types, including classic sounds like analog, tape, and plate, as well as modern digital effects.
- Intuitive Control: Simple knobs control time, feedback, delay, modulation, and reverb, while a master dial selects the effect type.
- Flexible Routing: Experiment with mono, stereo, parallel, and series configurations to tailor your sound.
- Digital Power: Tap tempo, MIDI control, and eight preset slots for personalized sound setups (with 128 accessible via MIDI).
- Plugin Integration: Purchase the physical pedal and get the plugin version free, expanding your sonic possibilities across hardware and software.
Is the Wampler Catacombs the ultimate time-based effect?
With its versatile range of effects, intuitive controls, and seamless integration with digital workflows, the Catacombs is poised to become a staple for guitarists and other musicians seeking to elevate their sound.
The reverbs include Room, Halls, a warm Vintage Plate, classic Spring Reverb, a Shimmer Reverb.
It includes Analog, BBD, Tape, Echo-Space, Faux Tape Echo, and Digital delays. There is also MIDI control with CC, PC commands and MIDI clock.
Join the Catacombs Community
The Wampler Catacombs is available now, priced at $299.97. For those who prefer digital, the standalone plugin is available for $49.99. The plugin is available in AAX, AU, and VST3 formats for Mac and PC.
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